ATI LPN
Medical Surgical Nursing Neurological Disorders Quizlet Questions
Question 1 of 5
The cerebral aqueduct is a canal connecting 3rd and 4th ventricles. What brain structure would likely contain it?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: The cerebral aqueduct, linking the 3rd and 4th ventricles, passes through the midbrain (mesencephalon).
Question 2 of 5
The first area in the auditory pathway to receive input from both ears is
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: The superior olive integrates binaural input for sound localization, receiving from both cochlear nuclei.
Question 3 of 5
The nucleus in the thalamus that receives somatosensory information about the face is the
Correct Answer: A
Rationale: The ventral posteromedial nucleus (VPM) processes facial somatosensory input, unlike VPL (body), LGN (vision), or MGN (audition).
Question 4 of 5
The nurse is starting a peripheral IV in the right hand of an unconscious patient. During the procedure, the client reaches over with his left hand and tries to remove the stimuli. How would the nurse document this response?
Correct Answer: B
Rationale: Reaching to remove stimuli is localization (B), GCS motor score 5, indicating purposeful movement.
Question 5 of 5
A client’s ICP is 34 mm Hg, CPP 65 mm Hg. What should the nurse do next with appropriate orders?
Correct Answer: D
Rationale: ICP >15, CPP <70 (text note) require intervention. Mannitol (D) reduces cerebral edema.